Heating System Install at the Carlisle Maintenance Garage

Overview The Iowa DOT is seeking competitive bids for the following, as per the Plans and Project Manual on the Buyer Attachments section of this RFB. A. Removal of the existing in-floor heating system pumps, boilers and piping, and concrete floor slab. In floor piping is to remain as abandoned. B. Patching of demolished floor slab and abandoned roof penetrations. C. Installation of a new ceiling hung infra red heating system. Site Location: Carlisle Maintenance Garage, 5020 SE 64th Avenue, Carlisle, IA 50047 The Iowa DOT bidding process is subject to the procedures and requirements established in Iowa Administrative Code 761--20. Shipping Terms Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination. Award - Cost and Other Factors It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submission is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule. Other factors may also include a comprehensive review of bidders past work performance, and work capacity.. Notification of Intent to Award After responses are evaluated, a Notification of Intent to Award (NOIA) and bid tabulation will be posted publicly on the IMPACS Business Opportunities site. Communication Until a contract is awarded, the sole point of contact for this bid opportunity will be the Purchasing Agent listed in the event. All questions must be directed solely to the Purchasing Agent and will not be accepted after the Q&A Submissions Close Date. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit all questions through the Q&A Board. Responses to questions will be posted on the Q&A Board. Contract Term DOT estimated start date: September 1, 2026 DOT estimated completion date: November 1, 2026 DOT Responsibility-Inspection and Supervision All work shall be according to the approved design and shall be under the direct supervision of the Iowa DOT. Periodic site inspections will be carried on by the Iowa DOT with the Contractor to ensure coordination of the project. The Iowa DOT will provide a list of items requiring inspection prior to or during installation. The Contractor is to give the Iowa DOT notice no less than 24 hours in advance of installation. The Iowa DOT point of contact after the contract award shall be determined. Payment and Completion of Contract Payments on contract will be made monthly by means of state warrants to the extent of Ninety-Seven Percent (97%) of the value of work performed, including acceptable material stored at the building site, as determined by the Contractor as governed by the Iowa DOT. Site Visits A site visit is Highly Recommended. To schedule a site visit please email Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us with the requested date and time for the visit. Please give a 24-hour notice in advance of the requested date. Any questions that arise during the site visit must be emailed to the Purchasing Agent listed above or submitted through the Q & A Board on the solicitation. Tax Exemption The Iowa Department of Transportation is a tax-exempt agency. Tax exemption certificates will be provided upon request. Davis-Bacon wages do not apply. _______________________________________________________________ Bid Opening Date: August 26, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm CT Interested responders are welcome to attend the bid opening via the Teams meeting link or by phone with the conference id number (listed below) followed by the # sign. TEAMS MEETING Meeting ID: 264 071 950 281 784 Passcode: XP3Ji2E8 Dial in by phone +1 515-817-6093,,806052137# United States, Ames Find a local number Phone conference ID: 806 052 137# Those who join the public bid opening after 1:00 pm CT may not hear all the responses read aloud but all responses will be posted publicly for viewing as soon as they become available.